2004 Subaru Forester fuel system problems
The 2004 Subaru Forester has 125 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 46% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
125
Fuel System complaints
46%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“CAR WAS SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL FOR OPERATOR TO USE A PARKING LOT GATE MACHINE. THE ENGINE SURGED A LITTLE WHILE IN NEUTRAL BUT SETTLED BACK DOWN. WHEN PARKING GATE OPENED THE OPERATOR SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND LIGHTLY PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SURGED TO FULL THROTTLE AND…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2004 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 125 complaints about the 2004 Subaru Forester fuel system — 46% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.